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Struggling British home improvement retailer, Homebase, has entered administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk. Although the company’s owner, Hilco, was searching for a buyer, they were unable to find one. However, the brand and up to 70 of the shops have been acquired by the owner of homeware chain The Range, who plans to safeguard… Continue reading Homebase collapses with 2,000 jobs at risk

Daniel Khalife, a former soldier who escaped from prison last year, has denied asking Iranian agents for help after his escape from HMP Wandsworth. The 23-year-old said the country’s security services wanted to help him, but he “closed the conversation”. Khalife escaped from the prison in south-west London in 2023 by clinging to the underside… Continue reading Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape

The individual accused of carrying out a knife attack at a dance class in Southport, which claimed the lives of three young children, has appeared in court via videolink. Axel Rudakubana, 18, faced a plea and trial preparation hearing at Liverpool Crown Court. He did not enter pleas to the 16 charges levelled against him,… Continue reading Southport murders accused appears at Liverpool Crown Court

Actor Daniel Craig has donated £50,000 to the community hub, Brimscombe Mill, to help keep it open. The donation follows the revelation that the building had been sold, putting jobs at risk. The hub is home to several projects including The Long Table, The Bike Drop, Kids Stuff and The Home Remedy, and was given… Continue reading James Bond star Daniel Craig donated £50k to Brimscombe Mill

Famed actor Timothy West has passed away at 90 years old, according to a statement released by his family. West was known for his versatility on stage and screen, having starred in dramas like Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, sitcoms like Not Going Out and Bedtime, and even soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. He had… Continue reading Timothy West: Acclaimed stage and screen actor dies aged 90

The Church of England is facing a difficult time following the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Although he had been attempting to steer the institution in a better direction, Welby had become increasingly criticised for the Church’s inability to keep people safe. For many victims of abuse, the events of the past week… Continue reading What next for Church of England after Justin Welby's resignation?

Richard Russell, a Scottish man, has spoken of his distress after his identity was stolen by a fake Premier League football ticket website claiming to sell tickets for top football matches. Ticket Maestro opened in July with the claim of selling tickets for top football games, but the website disappeared after three months, leaving angry… Continue reading Innocent Scot’s identity used to scam football fans

adline-block”> The aftermath For the victims, the aftermath of their relationships with McDonald has been devastating. Several spoke of feeling suicidal, of being unable to trust anyone again, and of feeling deeply ashamed they had been taken in. “I have to admit to being self-deprecating,” Paula says. “I thought about ending it all, but I… Continue reading Raymond McDonald: The downfall of a dating fraudster

When nine-year-old Riley from Hartlepool was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2023 and had his lower leg amputated, he never thought he would one day meet his hero, Deadpool. Sadly, the cancer returned and spread in 2024, but an online appeal by Micky Day from cancer charity Miles for Men on BBC Radio Tees changed his… Continue reading Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds plans 'best day' for boy with cancer

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